Associate PR Manager

Overview

Bethesda, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is an award-winning creator and worldwide publisher of interactive entertainment. Titles featured under the Bethesda label include blockbuster franchises such as Starfield®, The Elder Scrolls®, DOOM®, QUAKE®, Fallout®, Wolfenstein®, Dishonored®, The Evil Within™, Prey®, and RAGE®, among others.

Bethesda Softworks is seeking an accomplished and proactive Associate PR Manager to join the Global PR Team, based in the US. The Associate PR Manager should be a creative and strategic thinker with the drive and ability to own global public relations campaigns, as well as support programs that assist the larger team. The ideal candidate has experience working with media, developing strategic and creative campaigns for video games, and possesses an understanding of the video game industry and trends. Additionally, they are highly organized and drive progress and clarity on every project they manage.

The Associate PR Manager will partner with the rest of the PR team to implement global strategies for PR campaigns, as well as drive project management efforts across the team and with Xbox stakeholders. They will work regularly across the PR, Community, Brand, and Marketing teams, as well as the development team.

This role will require travel for press tours, business meetings, and game conventions.

Location: United States (Preferred locations: Rockville, Hunt Valley, or Austin)

Responsibilities

• Partner with the rest of the PR team to create and execute strategic, breakout PR campaigns that publicize Bethesda studios, franchises, and titles.
• Write and edit press releases, interviews, fact sheets, and other PR materials.
• Work across Bethesda and Xbox stakeholders to drive strong collaboration through effective project management programs.
• Coordinate global communications efforts with international teams.
• Collaborate with PR Managers and Content Creator Managers to support strong media and influencer outreach for game launches and continued engagement.
• Help plan and participate in trade shows, sales and marketing presentations, and press tours.
• Work with internal community, content, and brand teams to develop successful and integrated player-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in public relations and/or marketing for a video game developer or publisher.

Preferred Skills

• Very strong writing skills and the ability to articulate and effectively communicate concepts, messages, and strategies to executives, team members, and developers.
• Collaborative mindset – a strong team player, able to balance the needs of multiple stakeholders and work together to find and implement effective strategies.
• Effective organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be proactive and highly motivated.
• Passion for gaming and Bethesda’s products is a plus.

Salary Range

Associate PR Manager – The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $50,000 – $110,250 per year.

ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, allowing the company to pay employees competitively and consistently across various geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to the primary work location, such as the complexity and responsibility of the role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At ZeniMax, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

Commitment to Diversity

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing, and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment, and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.

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